Edmonton 
One of the best things about the holidays is always the food, but if you aren’t in the mood to season your own turkey (or wait while it roasts) there are plenty of options in Edmonton for a delicious festive brunch or dinner out. Enjoy dining out, or take your meal to go and tell everyone you cooked it…from scratch.
Creations Dining Room and Lounge (Sawridge Inn)
Roast turkey basted to perfection with butter and fresh sage, honey glazed carrots, ruby red cranberry sauce and specialty gluten free and vegetarian options. Enjoy all you can eat on Christmas Eve or Christmas day, or pre-order their holiday meal package to enjoy at home. Details
Reservations Recommended call 780-989-4439
Address: 4235 Gateway Bvld. N, NW, Edmonton
Date & Cost: Holiday Buffet (Lunch+ Dinner) from December 6 to 22 varies from Adults $22 to $29 | Seniors $19 to $25 | Youth(6-12): $15 to $16
December 24 — Christmas Eve Buffet:December 24 | 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adults $49 | Seniors $45 | Youth $20 (6-12)
Christmas Brunch Buffet:December 25 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Adults $48 | Seniors $40 | Teen 13-17 $30 | Youth (6-12) $13
Christmas Day Dinner:
Table D’Hote (3 courses with choice of entree)
December 25 | 5 pm & 7 pm seating
Adults $50 | Seniors $46 | Youth $22 (6-12)
Fairmont MacDonald
Choose from a fancy five course dinner in The Harvest Room, or all you can eat brunch in the Empire Ballroom. Allow the dining staff to take care of everything as you sample roasted maple root vegetables and creamy butternut squash soup. There are many brunch and dinner options on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you’d like to eat out, or you can order in advance and take the whole meal home with you! Details
Address: 10065 100th Street, Edmonton
Date & Cost:
There are many options available from tea and tour, Festive Brunch/Lunch, Dickens Lunch Buffet and other options whether you can dine with family/date or with co-workers that range from $45 per person to $69 per person.
Christmas Eve/ Day: Varies from $42.50 (child)/ $75 Senior / $85 Adult for in Empire Ballroom to $159 per person for Christmas Day Dinner in The Harvest Room
Fort Edmonton Park
Address: 7000 143 Street, Edmonton
Date & Cost:
December 22 & 23
Adults/Youth – $42.85 + GST (includes gratuity)
Seniors – $38.09 + GST (includes gratuity)
Children – $28.57 + GST (includes gratuity)
La Ronde – Chateau Lacombe
Christmas day wouldn’t be complete without a dinner buffet and stunning view of the river valley from Edmonton’s revolving restaurant. Roasted turkey with sage and onion dressing, creamy mushroom soup, baked Atlantic salmon in butter sauce, or honey lime kale are just a taste of the delicious choices. Details
Address: 10111 Belamy Hill, Edmonton
Date/Cost:
Festive Buffet: Adult—$37 Senior—$32 Children—Complimentary (4 years and under)
Christmas Dinner at La Ronde: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Adult $90.00/Children (6 -12 years) $42.00 plus 18% gratuity and GST; Children 5 and under Complimentary
at Café Lacombe on Christmas Day: $45
Madisons Grill
Mushrooms sautéed in red wine and fresh rosemary on toast, or seared scallops in a red pepper and pureed carrot sauce. If holiday turkey isn’t your thing, try the Winter Squash Ravioli, with basil sage pesto, roasted red pepper and caramelized onions. Details
Address: 10053 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
$109.00 per person
6 Course Christmas Day Dinner. Seatings available at 4:30pm & 7:30pm. $109.00 per person
L2 Grill – Fantasyland Hotel
Enjoy annual Christmas Day brunch featuring hot and cold buffet options, Chef attended omelet and waffle station, flambé crepes, and a AAA Alberta prime rib action station. Details
Address: 17700-87 Avenue – Entrance 51 Edmonton
Date/Cost:
Christmas Dinner – December 24 & 25, 2018 – 5 to 10:30 p.m. | $60 per person
Christmas Brunch – December 25, 2018 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Adults: $43 l Seniors: $37 l Children: 8 to 12 years: $26, 3 to 7 years: $21, Under 3 years: Free
780-444-5538 to make a reservation or see open table.
Buffet Royale
Slice into a piece of roasted glazed ham, or spicy sausage. Pile your plate with fresh cut fruit, buttered pancakes, or waffles. Head straight for the chocolate fountain for a rich after brunch or dinner treat. Details
Address: Various Locations in Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Enjoy tender cuts of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Details
Address: 10235 101 St Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
Select
Eat Indian food on Christmas Day! Details
Address: 10018 106 Street Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
Riverside Bistro – Courtyard by Marriott
Enjoy spectacular views of the River Valley.Try full or continental breakfast buffet or satisfy your cravings for Salmon or Traditional Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs and French toast with Starbucks Coffee. If you are going for lunch and dinner the restaurant offers, Ruby Beet Salad, Butter Chicken, Seafood Pasta, Fish and Chips or amazing Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich. Details
Address: 1 Thornton Crt NW Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. Open on Dec 25th
More Places to Eat on December 25
- Atrium Restaurant – Radisson Edmonton – 4440 Gateway Blvd Edmonton
- Mikado Japanese Cuisine – 1903-98 Street Edmonton
- HAWELI Indian Kitchen & Bar – 2104 99 Street NW Edmonton
- Columbus Pizza & Donair – 8230 175 St NW, Edmonton, Ph: 780-484-4556 – (City wide Delivery)
- East (Chinese) – 16049-97 ST NW, Edmonton Ph: 780.457.8833 – (Take Out and Delivery)
- Jumbo Dim Sum & Dining – 10451, 170 St, Edmonton Ph: 780 481 3838
- Tropika (Malaysian & Thai Cuisine)– 6004 – 104 St, Edmonton/14921 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton
Highlevel Diner
Have the Huevos Rancheros, a crispy taco with spicy tomato sauce, fried eggs, fresh greens and rice. Or try the creamy spinach Eggs Florentine. Don’t forget to reserve your Christmas Tourtiere for pick up anytime in December. The delicious meat pies with thick, flaky crust are only available for a limited time.
Address: 10912 88 Ave, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
Blue Plate Diner
Visit for the Christmas Eve brunch and try the Caprese Benedict. Fresh tomato, ricotta cheese, and poached eggs on a perfectly toasted English muffin. Pair it with one of the many famous varieties of famous house made hollandaise and a bottomless cup of coffee or local beer. Details
Address: 10145 104 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: From Menu. (not open on 25th)
Sutton Place Hotel
Savour the fire roasted chicken with parmesan bacon, or perhaps prawns sautéed with garlic, caramelized lemon and white wine. Sip a smoky dark roast coffee with brunch, or relax with an Italian lemonade, smoothly spiked with gin. Details
Address: 10235 101 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
Cora’s
Start Christmas Eve off right – with a hearty and healthy brunch. Pair bottomless coffee with a perfectly toasted bagel and cream cheese, and topped with smoked salmon. Fill up with a homemade waffle loaded with watermelon, kiwis, strawberries, pineapple and grapes.
Address: 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. (not open on Christmas Day)
Under the High Wheel
Address: 8135 102 Street, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu.
The Moose Factory
Maple sausage with bacon, or fluffy scrambled eggs. Carved ham, or perhaps a pan seared salmon salad, with pickled beets, greens, almonds and honey balsamic dressing. Wake up with a coffee with baileys, or wind down with an after dinner scotch. Details
Address: 4810 Calgary Trail, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. (not open on Dec 25)
Pip
Sip a sparkling orange, pineapple or cranberry mimosa and forget for just a minute about the ice and snow. Try the toast with creamy avocado, poached egg, bacon, and crushed chilies with a side of hash brown potatoes, seasoned with cracked black salt, pepper and sliced chives. Treat yourself to brunch, dinner, or all day cocktails. Details
Address: 10403 83rd Ave, Edmonton
Date/Cost: Normal Restaurant Hours – From Menu. -( not open on Dec 25.)